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FN51 VKB

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,018 mi
Last recorded101,018 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 VKB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 101,018 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 101,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 94,971 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 94,946 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 94,939 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 90,060 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 84,603 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 79,036 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 79,036 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 76,764 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine noisy

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

o/s/f outer cv boot covered in grease

Fail 9 Nov 2013 76,764 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

n/s/r tyre very low on pressure and badly perrished on sidewalls

o/s/f outer cv boot covered in grease

oil pressure switch leaking oil badly

Pass 23 Nov 2012 73,164 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2012 73,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2011 70,149 miles

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

nearside front tyre tread low on edges

nearside inner cv boot split

nearside rear tyre tread low on edges

Fail 27 Oct 2011 70,135 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

nearside front tyre tread low on edges

nearside inner cv boot split

nearside rear tyre tread low on edges

Fail 27 Oct 2010 65,698 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

chip in zone A under 10mm

nearside front inner cv boot split

offside front tyre tread is low

Pass 27 Oct 2010 65,698 miles

chip in zone A under 10mm

nearside front inner cv boot split

offside front tyre tread is low

Pass 26 Oct 2009 61,974 miles

chips in windscreen under 10mm

nearside and offside rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

nearside front inner cv boot split

Pass 27 Oct 2008 56,828 miles

nearside front inner cv boot split

offside front tyre side wall damaged slightly

rear wheel bearings very slightly noisy

Pass 29 Oct 2007 47,662 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 45,097 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 42,192 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 33,657 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2005 33,657 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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FN51 VKB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 64,922 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN51 VKB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FN51 VKB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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